Level 3 – Advanced Music Theory

Course C3 – Advanced Music Theory will ensure a professional-level working knowledge of music theory, both generally and as it pertains to handbells and handchimes.Pre-requisite: Course C2 – Intermediate Music Theory Pre-requisite: Course E2 – Arranging & Composing I

In order to successfully pass this course as part of the certification curriculum, students must be able to:

Recognize/create any key signature (and associated scales, including relative-minor equivalencies) in the Circle of Fifths; understand cross-relations at the “turning point” of the Circle of Fifths (e.g., F# Major and G-flat Major).

Have a basic understanding of natural, harmonic and melodic minor scales, pentatonic scales, and the following [modern] modes: Ionian (major), Aeolian (natural minor) and Dorian (Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian and Locrian may be touched on if pacing permits).

Understand common advanced performance markings.

Recognize characteristics and names of major, minor, diminished and augmented chords, as well as sixth, seventh and ninth chords.